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NL61 BKU

2011 Mini Countryman One

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,661 mi
Last recorded131,661 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman One59,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 BKU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 131,661 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 131,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 130,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 11 Sep 2025 130,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2024 119,393 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 119,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 109,354 miles

Coolant leak Water pump area

Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 96,133 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,104 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 90,918 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 84,580 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,457 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm and worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush O/S mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,244 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,494 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,870 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
5,614
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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NL61 BKU is a 2011 Mini Countryman One in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman One models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 59,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL61 BKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman One typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL61 BKU is a 2011 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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